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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM: Experience South Carolina in all its beauty and diversity. This state museum is a refreshing combination of four floors of exhibits, many of them hands-on, focusing on the arts, history and technology. Climb aboard the “Best Friend of Charleston” train. Stroll along a boardwalk at the beach diorama. Thrill to the [...]

With so many amusements, entertainment and water activities to choose from, you may forget the essentials: picking the right lodging and dining for your visit. Here’s some helpful insights from our recent trip: KINGSTON PLANTATION RESORT: This oceanfront hotel complex is located on 145 beautifully landscaped acres on approximately a mile of pristine beach, just [...]

While some consider the best nature around Myrtle Beach IS THE BEACH!, others may like to explore more natural history and science. We headed just south of Myrtle Beach towards Murrells Inlet to these interesting sidetrips OFF THE BEACH: BROOKGREEN GARDENS: Considered the finest outdoor presentation of American figurative sculpture in the world, Brookgreen Gardens [...]

Once you’re on Myrtle Beach it is certainly hard to leave. But, if the clouds are looming or the long days in the sun are tiring, we know just the place to liven things – an entertainment complex called Broadway at the Beach. Let’s take a peak of the assortment of offerings: NASCAR Speedpark features [...]

Our series this month revolves around “South Carolina – more than vacation” themes. The launch of the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk & Promenade in summer 2010 breathed new life into the Grand Strand beachfront. From souvenir shops and arcades to an oceanfront park near the 2nd Avenue Pier, the 1.2-mile (1.9-kilometer) walkway is now the [...]

Wishing for a little fresh water? From crystal clear Lake Keowee in the Upcountry to Lake Murray in the Midlands, the action never stops on South Carolina lakes. These are some of South Carolina’s best family vacation spots, offering a wide range of accommodations and virtually every activity you can imagine. It’s a great way [...]

EACH YEAR WE CHOOSE A HANDFUL OF DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE FOR OUR BEST-SELLING SERIES: KIDS LOVE TRAVEL GUIDES.  This month, it’s South Carolina. As the summer roles by we often get weary in thinking of new ways to approach familiar destinations. In the next few weeks, we’re going to give you a “taste” of South [...]